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2025-Altricia Dawson

Building sustainable food systems to support good health and wellbeing in marginalised communities

Dr Altricia Dawson (University of Nottingham) LinkedIn - Building sustainable food systems to support good health and wellbeing in marginalised communities

Co-Applicants: Dr Anne Touboulic (University of Nottingham) LinkedIn; Dr Lucy McCarthy (University of Bristol) LinkedIn; Prof David Tennant (University of the West Indies) LinkedIn; Beth Bell (Food Ethics Council) LinkedIn; Dr Peter Noy (Food Systems Institute at University of Nottingham) LinkedIn

 

Grant reference: 2025-503-SAMS-BAM

Award amount: £69,952.61

Project summary:

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underscore the urgency of achieving Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3). This research initiative addresses these global priorities by amplifying the voices of marginalised stakeholders in food systems. Focusing on smallholder farmers and consumers in Jamaica, the project adopts a participatory approach to explore their experiences and perspectives on sustainability and health. By rehumanising food supply chains and co-creating solutions, the study aims to empower marginalised communities, particularly in LMICs, to achieve SDG 12 and SDG 3.


Despite Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) accounting for 86% of the global population, sustainability discourse remains dominated by High-Income Countries and large corporations, leaving farmers and consumers with limited agency. This imbalance has significant health implications, as seen in Jamaica, where non-communicable diseases account for 79% of all deaths. The research team seeks to address these systemic challenges by investigating the human experience within food systems and identifying mechanisms that strengthen stakeholder agency. Through this work, the project aims to deliver actionable insights for building sustainable food supply chains that support both environmental goals and improved health outcomes.